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World Maritime Day 2020 Today, 24 September 2020, is IMO’s World Maritime Day.  The theme for this year is “Sustainable shipping for a sustainable planet". Members are invited to…

QCR Autumn 2020: Heirs of the late Manolo N. Licuanan v Singa Ship Management Inc. (G.R. Nos. 238261 and 238567) The Philippines’ Supreme Court decides that a seafarer's heirs are entitled to…

Marine Fuel Alert: Jet and automotive fuels now being used for blending marine fuels Reflecting on the destruction of demand the aviation and automobile industries have suffered in the wake of the…

Inside Ship: Importance of Sampling Risk assessments conducted by the UK Club promote risk awareness and encourage risk management practices on board. In this flagship episode of the UK Club's new…

QCR Summer: 2020 Sanchez v Smart Fabricators LLC U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals withdraws its March 11, 2020 decision, concluding instead that injured welder was a Jones Act…

Denmark - New shipping routes established in Skagerrak and Kattegat Members may be interested in the Danish Maritime Authority’ press release dated 14 September 2020 discussing the new…

Letters of Indemnity There are various situations in which a carrier or shipowner may be offered a Letter of Indemnity. In each case this offer will usually be made in return for the owner taking on…

Crew Health Advice: Burns Burns can be some of the most painful and dangerous personal injuries that may be inflicted both at work and in domestic situations. The potential sources and causes of…

Guidelines for use of MARPOL Electronic Record Books ("ERBs") A key element of the MARPOL regulations is the requirement to record discharges of shipboard substances and materials which could cause…

Bunker Convention Certificates - Q&As Bunker Convention Certificates - Q&As The UK P&I Club have updated their Q&A on Bunkers Convention Certificates for 2020.   Q. When did the…